Active Listening Therapies

24/07/2025

Men need to talk too...
Talking isn’t weak. Silence isn’t strength.

Many men carry pain in silence — hiding anxiety, grief, and pressure behind humour, isolation, or anger.

But bottling it up doesn’t make it go away. It just makes you carry it alone.

At Active Listening Therapies, we provide a safe space where men can speak freely, without fear of judgment.

Left unspoken, those emotions impact health, relationships, and work. Talking is a strength — and it’s a lifeline.

In recent years, growing awareness around mental health issues has shed light on an urgent and alarming trend: men are significantly more likely than women to take their own lives. In the UK and other parts of the world, su***de remains a leading cause of death among men, with rates more than three....

23/07/2025

Burnout hides behind “I’m fine.”

We help you find the words behind the weight.

Counselling in Newark | Supportive & accredited therapists

Reach out to Duncan or Louise today.

www.activelisteningtherapies.com/about-us/

Active Listening Therapies provides qualified and experienced counsellors who understand Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused help. Contact us for a freindly consultation.

23/07/2025

You say you're "fine" — but are you really?

When someone asks how you are, it might feel easier to smile and brush it off. But often, behind that small word is a mountain of emotion left unspoken: anxiety, guilt, fear, numbness.

Sound familiar?

You’re not alone. Many people have learned to hide their feelings from others and from themselves. Whether that started in childhood, through loss or trauma, or from just trying to hold everything together, the result is the same: emotional suppression that weighs you down.

When emotions are left unspoken, they don’t disappear — they show up in other ways:

💔 Relationship difficulties
🧠 Racing thoughts when alone
⚠️ Sudden emotional outbursts
🧍 Feeling detached or disconnected

Counselling offers a safe and confidential space to unpack these emotions, gently, without judgment. You don’t have to have the words yet — we can help you find them.

Left unresolved, emotional suppression can slowly unravel your mental health, relationships, and self-worth. But when you start to acknowledge what’s under the surface, change becomes possible.

You can read more in our blog:

How do you answer when someone asks, “How are you?” You have, more than likely been asked this question because someone close to you has noticed that you are not looking yourself. You may be feeling concerned, anxious, guilty or just plain empty of emotion. Yet, in this instance, the mostly like...

22/07/2025

People pleasing is exhausting.

Let’s rebuild your confidence and help you find your no, without losing your kindness!

Counselling in Newark with Louise or Duncan.

Empathic. Supportive. With Boundaries.

Get in touch today.

Active Listening Therapies is a friendly and experienced counselling practice in Newark on Trent. We support young people, adults , schools and businesses.

22/07/2025

Are you a people pleaser?

You say yes… when everything inside says no.

You avoid conflict, keep others happy, and sacrifice your own needs. You’re not alone — people pleasing is often a learned survival strategy.

The problem? It slowly chisels away at your identity, energy, and confidence.

We help you understand why you do it — and how to stop.

Saying yes to everything means saying no to yourself. Let’s change that.

21/07/2025

Burnout hides behind “I’m fine.”

We help you find the words behind the weight.

🧠 Counselling in Newark | 🌱 Supportive & accredited therapists

📩 Reach out to Duncan or Louise today.

www.activelisteningtherapies.com

21/07/2025

Tired? Or burned out and hiding it well?

You push through. You get the job done. But inside, you’re exhausted. The kind of tired that rest doesn’t fix.

Burnout isn’t just stress — it’s emotional, mental, and physical depletion. And it can creep up quietly. If you’ve lost motivation, feel numb, or keep saying “I’ll be fine soon” it might be time to talk.

At Active Listening Therapies, we understand burnout isn’t weakness — it’s a signal that something needs attention.

Ignoring the signs doesn’t make them go away. Left unspoken, burnout can erode your health, relationships, and confidence.

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure working world, mental health difficulties in the workplace are on the rise. According to recent studies, work-related stress, anxiety, and depression account for a significant portion of mental health issues affecting employees. The impact of these challenges i...

20/07/2025

Struggling to say how you really feel? You're not alone — and you don’t have to go it alone either.

At Active Listening Therapies in Newark, Louise and Duncan offer empathic, professional support to help you find your words and your peace.

You can DM us for more information or to book a consultation.

19/07/2025

Walking through our door is often the hardest part of your journey.

Knowing who you’ll meet and what building to look for can make all the difference.

We’re Active Listening Therapies, and we’re here to welcome you.

18/07/2025

Struggling with self-worth?

Counselling can help you rediscover who you are.

July is a threshold month where the warmth of summer offers both possibility and pause. At Active Listening Therapies, we invite you this month to slow down, check in, and honour your inner pace.

18/07/2025

Low self-esteem can hide in people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-criticism. Whether it began in childhood or has been chipped away by life’s experiences, the impact can be lasting - but not permanent.

At Active Listening Therapies, we guide you through reflection, emotional insight, and confidence-building using CBT techniques.

Your identity deserves space to grow, not just survive.

The longer self-doubt goes unchecked, the more it shapes your choices. Let’s change that together.

17/07/2025

Teen anger is often pain in disguise. Therapy can help them understand and manage it safely.

In recent years, children’s mental health has become a growing concern, with rising cases of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress being reported across the UK. Schools, parents, and healthcare professionals are seeing more young people struggling to cope with everyday pressures. But why is ...